Valuing and Empowering
Veterans in Today’s Work Force
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Completing the Next Mission
As a Christian and a veteran,
you are an invaluable asset to
the nation!
Answering the Nation’s Call Again
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Scientists
Business Professionals
Government Leaders
Teachers
Pastors
Doctors
Lawyers
Writers
Skilled Tradesmen
Musicians
Mentors and Role Models
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Special Operations Truths
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Christian Leaders
• “I am the good shepherd. The good
shepherd gives his life for the sheep”
(John 10:11 NKJV).
– Servant Leadership
• “Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his
friends” (John 15:13 KJV).
• Unwavering dedication to one another
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Your Mission
• To be the leader that Christ created you
to be for your family, your church, your
community, and your profession.
– God placed a passion for military service upon
your heart
– You are less than 1% of the nation
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No One Stands Alone
• If your hurting say so!
– Speak out and reach out
– Untreated wounds can’t heal properly
– Help is available
• Talking through issues helps the brain
heal
– Fellow Christians are here to help, not
judge
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The 360ᵒ Perimeter
Faith
Fellow
Veterans
Family
Fellow
Christians
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WE CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE
YOU!
• Trust in the Lord
• Stay in the fight
• There is no shame in seeking help
– Spiritual
– Physical
– Mental
– Mentorship
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Why You are Valuable to the Nation
• Hiring the right people is critical to any
organization (the foundation)
• People are the most important asset
– PEOPLE support the mission statement
– PEOPLE support the organization’s vision
– PEOPLE produce, sell, and distribute the
product
• You have intangible character traits
business and government yearn for
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Critical Path to Success
STRATEGY
VISION
MISSION
HIRING (THE FOUNDATION)
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Foundation
• He is like a man which built an house, and
digged deep, and laid the foundation on a
rock: and when the flood arose, the stream
beat vehemently upon that house, and could
not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
(Luke 6:48 KJV)
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Why You are Valuable to the Nation
• Employee turnover costs 20% of the first
year’s salary on average
• Companies spend 85% of the Human
Resource budget on training and only 15%
on hiring (Joe Stimac of Accuhire.com)
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Focus on Your Intangible Qualities
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Moral
Ethical
Self-disciplined
Self-motivated
Problem-solver
Critical thinker
Execute from intent with minimal guidance
Stress Management
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Focus on Your Intangible Qualities
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You require minimal supervision
You understand consequences
Concern for others
Loyalty to the employer
Loyalty to coworkers
Dedicated to the mission
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What You Bring to the Organization
Legal, Moral, and Ethical Decisions
at 300 to 400 Miles per Hour
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What You Bring to the Organization
Responsibility, Safety, Risk Management,
Contingency Planning
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What You Bring to the Organization
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Self-discipline, Determination, Leadership,
Teamwork, Decision-making , Courage, and
Conviction
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How to Interview
• Use scenarios to highlight your talent
• Discuss actual experiences not hypothetical
situations
– Past performance indicates future performance
• IQ and behavioral dynamics are a critical
component of any job!
– What are you interested in?
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Work Within Your Skills and Desires
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Can you do the job?
Will you do the job?
Do you want to do the job?
Professionals want to work with
professionals
Stimac, J, www.accuhire.com
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Find the Job Within Your Skills and
Desires
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God’s Plan
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God Given Talents
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When Organizations Don’t Hire
People Like You
Inability to flatten the organization
Innovation is stifled
Inefficient and Ineffective
Leadership is consumed with problem
employees
• The organization’s vision will never
materialize
• Unable to fully implement the strategy
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Why is Special Operations Successful?
• Comprised of the right personnel
– Legal, moral, ethical character
– Focused on the same goal:
• The good of the nation
• Veterans are focused on the good of the nation
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Why is Liberty Successful?
• Because of God
• Personnel of legal, moral, ethical character;
Devout Christians guided by God’s
principles
• Focused on the same goal
– To Glorify God in all that we do
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You Are A Disciple
• Focus on Him, do not worry about what
others think
• Lead others to the Lord through passion,
word, and deed
• Be the example for others to follow
• Serve others
• Hold each other accountable
• Glorify Him in all that you do
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Why Organizations Should Choose
You
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Make Your Next Career Your
Mission!
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might
have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of
good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33 KJV).
Critical Links for Success
• Office of Military Affairs:
www.liberty.edu/military
• Student Veterans Group:
http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=20132
• VetSuccess on Campus Counselor:
http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=28608
• Career Center: www.liberty.edu/careercenter
• LU Network Account:
http://www.liberty.edu/academics/general/caree
r/index.cfm?PID=23795
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Thank You for Your Service!
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© Will Gunzelman September 5, 2015
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